Baggins & Goldfinger
Baggins Baggins
Goldfinger Goldfinger
Baggins Baggins
Goldfinger, I've been thinking—how much do you reckon a good story can sway a crowd at a fundraiser, versus just throwing a line of numbers at them? I'd love your take.
Goldfinger Goldfinger
A great story is the silver lining that turns a plain line of figures into a glittering promise, but numbers are the backbone that proves you can deliver the glitter. At a fundraiser you need both: start with a hook, keep the audience engaged, then drop the data to seal the deal. If you leave the numbers out, you risk sounding like a dreamer; if you drown them in numbers, you lose the charm. So weave them together—tell the tale, then let the numbers do the work.
Baggins Baggins
That’s the rhythm I’ve seen in my shop—words first, then the ledger. People remember the story long after the numbers fade. Keep the balance, and you’ll carry the room along the whole way.
Goldfinger Goldfinger
You’ve nailed the formula—stories are the hook, numbers the proof. Keep the narrative vivid, let the figures confirm it, and you’ll have the crowd both moved and convinced. That’s how you turn a sale into a legend.
Baggins Baggins
I’ll keep that in mind for my next sale—tell the tale, then show the proof. It’s a quiet trick that seems to work every time.